Wavellite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Hiddenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.363.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

LiAlSi₂O₆

Wavellite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Hiddenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Wavellite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Wavellite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.